DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE
Axio Observer Instrument description and main features ZEISS
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3.2 Instrument description and main features
The Axio Observer microscopes can be supplied with three stand fittings:
− manual / coded (Axio Observer 3, 3 materials),
− coded / semi-motorized (Axio Observer 5, 5 materials),
− fully motorized (Axio Observer 7, 7 materials)
Accessory components have a modular design.
For the documentation of microscopy examinations, the Axio Observer stand can be equipped with up to
five camera / TV ports as required.
Depending on the configuration of your microscope, the following microscopy and contrast techniques
are available:
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− Phase contrast
− Differential Interference Contrast (DIC)
− PlasDIC Contrast
− iHMC (improved Hoffman Modulation Contrast)
− Simple polarization contrast
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− Polarization contrast
− Darkfield
− Differential Interference Contrast (DIC)
− Differential Interference Contrast in circularly
polarized light (C-DIC)
− Total Interference Contrast in circularly
polarized light (TIC)
− Fluorescence contrast
The instrument's main features are as follows (see also overview of equipment variations in section 3.3):
− ICS optics for image generation
− High thermal and mechanical stability
− High degree of flexibility for documenting results
− Improved ergonomics
− Display of device parameters via LCD (Axio Observer 5, 5 materials)
− Display of device parameters and device control using a TFT display (Axio Observer 7, 7 materials)
− 23 mm field of view
− Light Manager, Contrast Manager
− Modular design for optimum adaptation for different applications
− 6-position nosepiece
− 6-position reflector turret; can be loaded in situ or removed for loading
− 5 or 6-position condenser turret
− Dual filter wheel mot. for beam splitting and emission; CAN
− Filter wheel excitation 8-pos. mot. for filters d = 25 mm; CAN
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